Optometrist - Comprehensive Care Center

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Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

Whether you are looking for a new career or grow an existing one, Clinica Sierra Vista is committed to the future of our employees. We believe in order to be the best, we must take care of our people, because that is the right thing to do.

• Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for provider and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Paid CME
• Loan repayment through the NHSC
• Pay for Performance Plan

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click "apply."

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Optometrist who:

Ensures excellence in patient care by conducting eye exams, addressing issues of disease and/or injury, and educating patients regarding the eye care options. Treat patients with compassion and work collaboratively with the rest of staff to meet all patient needs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye related disorders and conditions for pediatric and adult populations.
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
• Conduct procedures, diagnose, and treat ocular disease to full scope of licensure.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aides, vision therapy, etc.
• Consults with other health care practitioners for co-management of eye diseases and systemic conditions.
• Provide adequate documentation of exam findings in electronic health records to meet audit and meaningful use criterions.
• Educate patients on proper eye care including eye hygiene and safety factors.
• Have excellent customer service and organization skills.
• Have advanced time management skills.
• Participate in staff development and training.
• Refer patients to trusted specialist as needed.
• Have positive attitude and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable with a strong work ethic and commitment to patient care.
• Be compassionate and have professional chair side manner.
• Be able to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Must have solid working knowledge of all ophthalmic equipment needed to conduct examinations.
• Maintain continued commitment to remaining up to date on the latest research and techniques.

You will be successful with the following qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of optometry.
• Must have current California license of Optometry with TPA and TLG certification.
• Must have at least one year of full/part time experience working as an optometrist.
• Experience in electronic health record is highly preferred.
• Current BLS card through the American Heart Association required.
• Current CA driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Bilingual/fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Minimum two years of work experience in related field.
• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.
• Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista's employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.
• See attached full job description for full list of functions and qualifications.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!